Hospitality Recruitment
Restaurant Staff Recruitment
A restaurant is judged on every table, every shift. Service staff need to be reliable, presentable and good with guests; kitchen staff need to work fast and keep standards under pressure. Job Link Uganda has practical experience recruiting for restaurants in Kampala, and we recruit with those realities in mind.
Restaurant roles we recruit for
- Service: waiters, waitresses, hosts and hostesses
- Bar and café: baristas and bartenders
- Kitchen: cooks, kitchen assistants and kitchen stewards
- Supervision: restaurant supervisors and shift leaders
What we look at when screening restaurant candidates
Every restaurant is different, so screening follows your brief. For restaurant roles it usually covers:
- Relevant experience, for example in a busy restaurant, café or hotel dining room
- Availability for your opening hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays if needed
- Presentation and communication, especially for guest-facing roles
- Practical requirements you set, such as menu knowledge, till experience or food hygiene awareness
Recruiting for a new opening or a whole team?
If you are opening a new restaurant or rebuilding a team, tell us how many people you need in each role and when. Recruiting several roles together lets us plan the process around your opening date.
Before you contact us
Our guide on writing a job description for restaurant staff explains what candidates look for in a vacancy and what to include, whether you recruit through us or on your own.
How the recruitment process works
Tell us what you need
The roles, number of people, location, start date and the standards you expect from new staff.
We identify suitable candidates
We look for people whose experience and availability match the requirements you have set.
Candidates are screened for the role
We check candidates against your requirements before introducing them, so you only meet people who fit the brief.
You decide who to hire
You interview the shortlisted candidates and make the hiring decision. The final choice is always yours.
Frequently asked questions
Can you recruit several restaurant roles at once?
Yes. Tell us how many people you need in each role and your target start date, and we will plan the recruitment around it.
Can I interview candidates before deciding?
Yes. You interview the candidates we introduce and make the final hiring decision.
Tell us what your business needs
Share the roles, the number of people and your start date. We will come back to you to discuss the requirements before recruitment starts.
